BMC anesthesiology
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Multicenter Study
Clinical characteristics of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in China: a multicenter retrospective study.
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) might markedly increase the survival of selected patients with refractory cardiac arrest. But the application situation and indications remained unclear. ⋯ From January 2017 to March 2021, the numbers of ECPR centers and cases in mainland China increased gradually over time, as well as the survival rate. Pre-ECMO risk factors, especially recovery of spontaneous circulation before ECMO, shockable rhythm and lactate, are as important as post-ECMO management,. Neurological complications are vital risk factors after ECMO that deserved close attention.
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Observational Study
Two-year survival after scheduled extubation in patients with pneumonia or ARDS: a prospective observational study.
To report two-year survival after scheduled extubation in patients with pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ⋯ Comorbidity, disease severity, weak cough and extubation failure were associated with increased two-year mortality in pneumonia or ARDS patients who experienced scheduled extubation. It provides objective information to caregivers to improve decision-making process during hospitalization and post discharge.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of BIS-guided anaesthesia on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in children: a prospective randomized double-blind study.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a significant problem following paediatric surgery, and volatile anaesthetics are an important cause of this phenomenon. BIS-guided anaesthesia, by reducing the consumption of anaesthetics, leads to a decrease in PONV in adult patients. ⋯ BIS-guided anaesthesia decreases the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in children undergoing adenoidectomy.
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Observational Study
Peripheral perfusion index as a predictor of reintubation in critically ill surgical patients.
We aimed to evaluate the ability of the peripheral perfusion index (PPI) to predict reintubation of critically ill surgical patients. ⋯ PPI early after extubation is a useful tool for prediction of reintubation. Low PPI is an independent risk factor for reintubation. A PPI > 2.5, one hour after extubation can confirm successful extubation.
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To explore the relationship between the timing of non-emergency surgery in mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infected individuals and the quality of postoperative recovery from the time of confirmed infection to the day of surgery. ⋯ The timing of surgery in mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infected patients does not affect long-term recovery quality but does impact short-term recovery quality, especially for elective general anaesthesia surgeries within 2 weeks of confirmed infection. Therefore, it is recommended to wait for a surgical timing of at least greater than 2 weeks to improve short-term recovery quality and enhance patient prognosis.